work for Flintshire County Council?
are you a current employee of Flintshire County Council looking to make a difference in the lives of local children?
foster with us and help build better futures for those in your community.
As a foster carer with Flintshire County Council, you will not only be making a significant impact on the lives of children and young people who need a safe and loving home, but you will also experience personal growth and fulfilment. As a council employee, you will receive a host of benefits that make fostering with us even more rewarding.
benefits of fostering with Flintshire
- The support of a Fostering Friendly employer
- 50% council tax reduction to all our foster carers
- 5 extra days of leave specifically for foster carer purposes. This means you can attend essential training, meetings, and appointments related to foster care placements without worrying about taking time off work
- Blue Light Card with 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- CADW membership and gain unlimited access to over 130 historical places
- Fostering Network membership
- A dedicated support worker, 24/7 hour wrap-around care, therapy sessions, and support from our fostering pioneers.
Flintshire County Council employee and foster carer Caroline says…
“Approach this opportunity with an open mind and a positive attitude. Do not doubt your ability to balance a career at Flintshire County Council while providing support to looked after children.”
To find out more about Caroline’s experience, you can read her blog post here: caroline shares her experience of being a flintshire county council employee and a foster carer
how to transfer to us
Transferring to us is easier than you might think. You just need to get in touch with our team for a friendly no obligation chat.
We will talk about why you want to transfer and whether we can meet your fostering expectations.
When you’re ready to transfer, we’ll be here to support you throughout and ensure that the transition is as straightforwad as possible.
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let's chat about fostering with your Flintshire
County Offices, Chapel Street, Flint, CH6 5BD Call 01352 701965Email fostering@flintshire.gov.uk
